I could start with an animation of the clouds over the past 24 hours…

Google Earth cloud animation from Noel Jenkins on Vimeo.

The animation requires a download of this network link

Turning on the Weather panel from the Layers Panel in Google Earth provides really helpful information.

Weather Layer

Starting with the Conditions and Forecasts, the weather is cool over N. France, warm and rainy over the S. of the UK and cold and partly sunny over the North. Excellent!

Weather reports

Activating the clouds layer reveals the reason – a perfect example depression is responsible. More good news!

The cloud layer

Finally, the rainfall radar indicates where the rain is falling. Conveniently within the warm sector of the depression. Absolutely textbook – yay!

Rain radar

I’m archiving the passage of this depression to provide material for a PowerPoint in case the weather isn’t being so cooperative next time I do the lesson.

Right, over to Postman Pat!